Kodak DX4330 User Guide
KODAK EASYSHARE
DX4330 Zoom Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650
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Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.
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Product Overview
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EasyShare
DX4330
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1 Shutter button 7 Light sensor
2 Mode dial 8 Lens
3 Flash button 9 DC In
4 Flash unit 10 Lens cap strap post
5 Viewfinder window 11 Microphone
6 Self Timer light 12 Wrist strap post
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Back View
EasyShare
MENU
DELETE
REVIEW
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Product Overview
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1 Viewfinder 8 Review button
2 Ready light 9 LCD
3 Flash button 10 Menu button
4 Mode dial 11 4-way control
5 Shutter button 12 OK button
6 Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) 13 Delete button
7 Share button
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Side View
Product Overview
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1 Video Out
2 Door to:
m Slot for optional MMC/SD card
m USB port (for computer connection)
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Product Overview
Top, Bottom View
AUTO
OFF
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1 Speaker 5 Battery door
2 Flash button 6 Tripod socket
3 Mode dial 7 Dock connector door
4 Shutter button
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ...................................................................1
Install Software First................................................................1
Need This Guide in Larger Print?............................................1
What Can I Do With My Camera?...........................................2
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos? .....2
Package Contents..................................................................... 3
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................... 4
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap............................................. 4
Adding Optional Lenses .......................................................... 4
Loading the Battery................................................................. 5
Mode Dial Settings................................................................... 6
Turning On the Camera............................................................. 7
Setting the Date and Time .................................................... 8
Checking Camera Status Bar ............................................... 9
Inserting an MMC/SD Card...................................................10
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card.................... 11
2 Taking Pictures .................................................................13
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode ..............................................13
Taking Pictures in Sport Mode ............................................ 14
Taking Pictures in Night Mode ............................................. 15
Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode ...................................16
Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode ....................................... 17
Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject ..........18
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Quickview—Reviewing the Picture Just Taken ................ 19
Using the Auto Focus Framing Marks .............................20
Using the Optical Zoom.......................................................... 21
Using the Digital Zoom........................................................... 21
Using the Flash........................................................................ 22
Still Menus ................................................................................ 24
Putting Yourself in the Picture........................................... 25
Setting Exposure Compensation .......................................26
Setting Long Time Exposure................................................ 27
Setting Picture Quality.........................................................28
Placing the Date on Pictures .............................................. 29
Setting the Orientation Sensor.........................................30
Other Features........................................................................30
3 Taking Videos .................................................................... 31
Taking a Video............................................................................ 31
Quickview—Reviewing the Video Just Taken ................... 32
Video Menus..............................................................................32
Putting Yourself in the Video ..............................................33
Other Features........................................................................34
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4 Reviewing Pictures and Videos ...................................35
Picture and Video Icons ........................................................ 35
Navigating Through Pictures and Videos ........................36
Playing a Video.........................................................................36
Deleting Pictures and Videos...............................................37
Review Menus ........................................................................... 38
Magnifying Pictures ...............................................................38
Protecting Pictures and Videos From Deletion............. 39
Running a Slide Show ............................................................40
Copying Pictures and Videos............................................... 42
Displaying Video Date............................................................ 43
Viewing Picture/Video Information ..................................... 43
5 Tagging Pictures and Videos ....................................... 45
When Can I Tag My Pictures and Videos?........................ 45
Tagging Pictures for Printing..............................................46
Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing........................47
Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites ..................... 48
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6 Customizing Your Camera Settings ........................49
To Access Setup Mode/Menus...........................................49
Setup Menus ............................................................................49
Changing the Print Quantity Default................................50
Turning Off Quickview .............................................................50
Turning On Liveview In Still Modes ...................................... 51
Turning Off the Shutter Sound ........................................... 51
Setting Video Out ................................................................... 52
Selecting a Language ............................................................ 52
Formatting Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card.............53
Viewing Camera Information ................................................54
7 Installing the Software ................................................. 55
WINDOWS System Requirements ..................................... 55
MAC OS X System Requirements ......................................56
MAC OS 8.6/9.x System Requirements .........................56
Install the Software ............................................................... 57
8 Connecting to the Computer ......................................59
Connecting to the Computer...............................................59
Transferring Pictures and Videos to Your Computer. 60
Printing Pictures from Your Computer ........................... 60
Printing From an MMC/SD Card ....................................... 60
Ordering Prints Online .......................................................... 60
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9 Using the Optional EASYSHARE Camera Dock II .61
Camera Dock Package Contents ........................................ 61
Installing the Camera Insert ...............................................62
Connecting the Camera Dock..............................................63
Installing the Battery Pack in the Camera..................... 64
Docking the Camera...............................................................65
Charging the Battery Pack..................................................66
Transferring Pictures and Videos ...................................... 67
Caution When Using a Tripod .............................................. 67
Earlier Camera Dock Model .................................................68
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................69
Troubleshooting—Camera...................................................69
Troubleshooting—Camera Dock II ...................................... 81
11 Getting Help ....................................................................85
Helpful Web Links .................................................................... 85
Help in this Manual ................................................................85
Software Help .......................................................................... 85
Telephone Customer Support .............................................86
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12 Appendix ...........................................................................89
Camera Specifications......................................................... 89
Original Factory Settings—Camera.................................. 91
Upgrading Your Software and Firmware.......................... 92
Tips, Safety, Maintenance ...................................................92
Storage Capacities ................................................................93
Locating Pictures and Videos on a Card ......................... 94
Card File Naming Conventions ............................................94
Using Your Batteries............................................................. 95
Power-Saving Features ........................................................ 96
Optional AC Adapter ............................................................ 96
Regulatory Information......................................................... 97
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1 Getting Started
Install Software First
Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD before
connecting the camera (or optional camera dock) to the computer. Failure to
do so may cause the software to load incorrectly.
See the Quick Start Guide or Installing the Software, page 55.
Need This Guide in Larger Print?
For a large print version of this User’s Guide:
1 Go to http://www.kodak.com/go/dx4330support.
2 Under Explore EasyShare, click Service and Support.
3 Under Manuals/Guides, View PDF, click your language to open the User’s
Guide.
4 With the User’s Guide open on a WINDOWS-based computer or
MACINTOSH OS 8.6/9.x:
m From the File menu, select Print.
m In the Print window, select Fit to Page.
With the User’s Guide open on MACINTOSH OS X:
m From the File menu, select Page Setup.
m Change Scale to 200%.
5 Print as usual.
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Chapter 1
What Can I Do With My Camera?
Capture Still Pictures —Enjoy point-and-shoot operation with flash,
self timer, and zoom features. Use Auto, Sport, Night, Landscape, and Close-up
modes to expand your capabilities.
Capture Videos with Sound —Capture videos as QUICKTIME movies.
Review —Display, protect, and delete pictures and videos. “Tag”
pictures to print, email, and save as Favorites.
Set Up —Customize your camera functions.
What Can I Do With My Digital Pictures and Videos?
Install the software from the KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD, then:
Transfer—Transfer pictures and videos to your computer.
Share—Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos.
Organize—Use Favorites to organize, find, and retrieve your pictures on the
computer.
Edit—Add special effects to your pictures, make a custom slide show, fix
red-eye, crop, rotate, and much more.
Print—(see page 60) Print pictures directly to your home printer. Order
prints online from Ofoto, a Kodak Company. Or purchase an optional KODAK
Multimedia Card (MMC) or a Secure Digital (SD) card and:
m Automatically print to any printer with an MMC/SD slot
m Make prints at an MMC/SD-capable KODAK Picture Maker
m Take the card to your local photo retailer for professional printing
Refer to the Quick Start Guide or KODAK EASYSHARE Software Help for details.
Some MACINTOSH operating systems may support limited KODAK EASYSHARE
Software features.
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Package Contents
Chapter 1
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1 Custom Camera Dock insert* 4 USB cable
2 Lens cap with strap 5 CRV3 or equivalent**
3 Audio/Video cable 6 Camera
Not shown: User’s Guide, Quick Start Guide, KODAK EASYSHARE Software CD.
(In some countries, the User’s Guide is provided on a CD only.)
* The custom camera dock insert lets your camera fit the optional KODAK
EASYSHARE Camera Dock II. Do not discard. A KODAK EASYSHARE Camera
Dock II may be purchased at your Kodak retail dealer or on our Web site at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. (This camera and dock insert also
operate with the original KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock.)
** If your camera was packaged with a KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, a
KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack and AC power adapter
are included. For details, see page 66.
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Chapter 1
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1 Thread the wrist strap as shown.
2 Thread the long loop through the short
loop. Pull until secure.
Long
loop
Short
loop
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap
1 Thread the lens cap string through the lens
cap strap post.
2 Thread the lens cap through the loop. Pull
until secure.
Use the lens cap to protect the lens when
camera is not in use.
Adding Optional Lenses
Purchase optional lenses at your Kodak
retail dealer or on our Web site at
Lens
threads
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http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
Chapter 1
Loading the Battery
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Open the battery door.
3 Orient the battery* as shown.
4 Close the battery door.
CRV3
AA
* If you purchased the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock II, see page 64 for
details on installing the KODAK EASYSHARE Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack.
Important Battery Information
The CRV3 battery is not rechargeable.
For acceptable battery life, and to make
sure your camera operates dependably, do
not use alkaline batteries. See page 95
for acceptable battery types.
NOTE: For information on the optional KODAK
Digital Camera AC Adapter, 3-Volt, see
page 96.
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Chapter 1
Mode Dial Settings
AUTO
OFF
Icon Mode Purpose
Off Turns off the camera.
Off
Auto For general picture-taking. Automatically sets
Sport For subjects that are in motion. Shutter speed is fast.
Night For night scenes or low light conditions. Captures
Landscape For distant subjects. Flash does not fire unless you
Close-up For subjects 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm) from the lens
Video Captures video with sound. Flash does not fire.
exposure and focus. Flash fires if needed.
Flash fires if needed.
close and background subjects. Flash fires if
needed. In dark scenes, the shutter speed is set
between 1/30 and 1/2 second. Place camera on a
flat, steady surface or tripod to avoid camera shake.
turn it on.*
in wide angle, or 11 to 28 in. (28 to 70 cm) in
telephoto. Flash fires if needed.
* To turn on the flash, see page 22.
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Chapter 1
EasyShare
MENU
DELETE
REVI
Share
Turning On the Camera
Ready light
Mode dial
OK
Adjusting the Display
To Do This
Turn Liveview on so that the LCD can
be used as a viewfinder
Change the Liveview setting so that it
is on whenever the camera is on
Turn the status bar back on after it
times out
Turn off the camera
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Turn the Mode dial from Off to any other
If the lens cap is not removed, it comes
off automatically when you turn on the
camera.
position.
The ready light blinks green while the
camera performs a self-check.
When the ready light glows steady green,
the camera is ready to take pictures (or
videos, if the mode dial is set to ).
In Still and Video modes, a status bar
appears on the LCD.
Press the OK button. To turn it off,
press the OK button again.
See page 51.
Press .
1 Turn the Mode dial to Off.
The camera completes
operations that are in process.
2 Replace the lens cap.
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Chapter 1
EasyShare
MENU
DELETE
REVIE
Share
Setting the Date and Time
The Date & Time screen is displayed the first time you turn on the camera or if
the battery is removed for more than 10 minutes. If this is the first time the
camera has been turned on, go to Step 3.
To set the date and time after that:
1 Turn on the camera, then press the Menu
button.
2 Press to highlight Setup Menu, then
press the OK button.
3 Press to highlight Date & Time, then
press the OK button.
The date format is YYYY/MM/DD. The time
is displayed in a 24-hour format.
Menu
OK
4 Press to adjust the date and time.
Press to move to the next setting.
5 When finished, press the OK button.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
The setting remains until you change it.
NOTE: Depending on your computer operating system, KODAK EASYSHARE
Software may allow your computer to automatically update the camera
clock when you connect the camera. See the KODAK EASYSHARE
Software Help for details.
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Chapter 1
Checking Camera Status Bar
Status
Bar
Screen
Icon
Status Bar Icons (Top of LCD)
Status bar icons depict enabled features and settings:
To check the current camera settings, turn
the Mode dial from the Off position.
For flash icons, see page 22.
For Share icons, see page 45.
Date stamp Long time
exposure
Best
Better
Good
Quality Pictures remaining Current Storage location
Exposure
compensation
015
Self Timer Flash mode
Internal memory
Memory Card
Screen Icons (Bottom of LCD)
Screen icons depict the current mode or a battery concern:
Auto Sport Night Landscape Close-up Review Video
Share
Share Low battery Exhausted battery (blinking)
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Chapter 1
Inserting an MMC/SD Card
Optional MMC/SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and
videos.
CAUTION:
The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may
damage the camera or card.
Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light
is blinking; doing so may damage your pictures, card, or
camera.
Notched
corner
of card
See page 93 for storage capacities. Purchase cards at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories.
To insert an MMC/SD card:
1 Turn off the camera.
2 Open the card door.
3 Orient the card as shown on the card door.
4 Push the card into the slot to seat the
connector. (To remove the card, push it in,
then release it. When the card is partially
ejected, pull it out.)
5 Close the door.
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Chapter 1
EasyShare
MENU
DELETE
REVIEW
Choosing Internal Memory or MMC/SD Card
The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos:
Internal Memory —store pictures and videos in internal memory.
MMC/SD Card —store as many pictures and videos as you like,
depending on the size of the card. Purchase cards at
http://www.kodak.com/go/accessories. For storage capacities, see page 93.
Managing Your Storage Location Setting
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press the Menu button.
3 Press to highlight Image Storage , then press the OK button.
4 Press to highlight an option, then
press the OK button:
Auto (default)—the camera uses the card
if one is in the camera. If not, the camera
uses internal memory.
Internal Memory—the camera always
Menu
5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button again.
The setting remains until you change it and applies to all camera
functions.
6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
uses internal memory, even if a card is
installed.
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Chapter 1
Checking Your Storage Setting
In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in the status
bar indicates the camera’s storage location. To check the location, either:
Picture or
video location
m Turn the Mode dial from the Off position, or
m In any capture mode, press .
—Memory Card
—Internal Memory
Checking a Picture or Video’s Location
In Review mode, the storage location icon that appears with a picture
indicates the location of the picture or video and the camera setting.
Picture or
video location
Press the Review button.
—Picture or video is stored on a card
—Picture or video is stored in internal
memory
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2 Taking Pictures
The camera is ready to take pictures when you turn it on—even if you are in
Review, Share, or Setup. (In Video mode, the camera captures video.) Before
you take a picture, make sure your picture storage location is set the way you
want it (see page 11).
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Use Auto for general picture-taking. Exposure, focus, and flash are automatic.
1 Turn the Mode dial to .
The LCD displays a mode description. To
interrupt the description, press .
2 Use the viewfinder or LCD to frame your
subject. (To turn the LCD Liveview on or off,
press the OK button.)
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
Ready light
4 When the ready light glows green, continue pressing the Shutter button
completely down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the picture is saved. The ready light
blinks orange while the flash is recharging (or if there is an
auto-exposure or auto-focus error).
Default flash setting: Auto
Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
the exposure and focus. (Otherwise, the
picture could be too dark, light, or blurry.)
camera.
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Chapter 2
Taking Pictures in Sport Mode
Use this mode when the subject is in motion.
1 Turn the Mode dial to .
The LCD displays a mode description for a
few seconds. To interrupt the description,
press
2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus.
3 When the ready light glows green, continue
Ready light
Default flash setting: Auto
Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
pressing the Shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the
picture is saved.
camera.
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Chapter 2
Taking Pictures in Night Mode
Use this mode for night scenes or low light conditions. The flash illuminates
close subjects. A longer exposure captures more detail of background
subjects.
Auto Mode
Night Mode
1 To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera
on a flat, steady surface or use a tripod.
2 Turn the Mode dial to .
The LCD displays a mode description for a
few seconds. To interrupt the description,
press .
3 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus.
4 When the ready light glows green, continue
Ready light
Default flash setting: Auto
Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
pressing the Shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the
picture is saved.
camera.
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Chapter 2
Taking Pictures in Landscape Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects further than 57.4 ft (17.5 m), such as
landscape scenes.
1 Turn the Mode dial to .
The LCD displays a mode description for a
few seconds. To interrupt the description,
press .
2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure.
3 When the ready light glows green, continue
Ready light
Default flash setting: Off
Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
pressing the Shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the
picture is saved.
camera.
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Chapter 2
Taking Pictures in Close-up Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens:
m Wide angle: 2.8 to 28 in. (7 to 70 cm)
m Telephoto: 11 to 28 in. (28 to 70 cm)
1 Turn the Mode dial to .
The LCD displays a mode description for a
few seconds. To interrupt the description,
press .
2 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus.
3 When the ready light glows green, continue
Ready light
Default flash setting: Off
Available flash settings: Auto, Flash Off, Fill Flash, Red-eye
Camera returns to default: When you change modes or turn off the
pressing the Shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
The ready light blinks green while the
picture is saved.
camera.
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Chapter 2
EasyShare
MENU
DELETE
REVIEW
Share
Liveview—Using the LCD to Frame Your Subject
When you turn on Liveview, the LCD displays a live image of what the lens sees.
Use the LCD to frame your subject.
Mode dial
OK
To change the Liveview setting so that it is on whenever the camera is on, see
page 51.
Using the Viewfinder
Parallax
marks
Auto
focus
zone
1 Turn the Mode dial to any Still position.
The LCD displays a mode description for a
few seconds. To interrupt the description,
press .
2 Press the OK button to turn on Liveview.
3 Frame your subject in the LCD.
4 Press the Shutter button half-way to set
the exposure and focus, then continue
pressing completely down to take the
picture.
5 To turn off Liveview, press the OK button.
NOTE: Liveview quickly depletes battery power.
To conserve battery power, turn off
Liveview and use the Viewfinder to frame
your subject.
When using the viewfinder to capture close
subjects (3 feet or less), keep the subject
below the parallax marks. For even more
accurate framing results, turn on Liveview.
(Liveview depicts what the lens “sees.”)
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